Dining
Well-Outfitted Kitchens, Chama Restaurants & Dining Day Trips
Most of our Corkins Lodge guests bring meals to prepare. Each of our cabins comes with a full kitchen complete with a gas stove/oven, microwave, coffee maker, tea kettle, toaster, and refrigerator/freezer, plus a gas grill on the patio. We provide coffee, tea, sugar, salt, pepper, and aluminum foil.
Venture 25 minutes to Chama or farther to explore a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, brewpubs, and bars.
Casual Dining
Coffee Shops
Bakeries
Bars
Chama, New Mexico Restaurants
The town of Chama, NM, is about a 25-minute drive from Corkins Lodge and has limited dining and grocery options. Some of our favorite restaurants include Rio Chama Espresso Kitchen & Wine Bar, Local, and Fina's Diner. Be sure to check the restaurant opening and closing times. As we are in a remote mountain area, there are no dining delivery services available.
Pagosa Springs, CO
Drive time:
1 hour 25 minutes
The charming Colorado town of Pagosa Springs is the closest larger city to Corkins Lodge. The town boasts a wide variety of restaurants and makes for a lovely day trip. Pagosa Springs has dozens of restaurants and dining establishments to choose from, from fancy upscale restaurants to neighborhood taco stands and everything in between. There are all kinds of regional specialties to whet your appetite and a wide range of prices to suit most any dining budget.
Ojo Caliente, NM
Drive time:
1 hour 40 minutes
Ojo Caliente is a famous natural mineral spring spa resort that features a top-rated Artisan Restaurant and Wine Bar.
Taos, NM
Drive time:
2 hours
The artsy town of Taos, NM, also makes for a delightful day trip as it boasts dozens of restaurants from food trucks to fine dining. The Taos Plaza is a walkable area with shops, galleries, museums, and restaurants.
Santa Fe, NM
Drive time:
2 hours
World-famous Santa Fe is a 2-hour drive. Santa Fe is a must-see for foodies and art lovers and also makes a lovely day trip from your mountain resort.
Dining Day Trips
Further out from our remote mountain location are cities and towns featuring culinary delights with a variety of dining, shopping, and recreation options.
Where are the closest restaurants to Corkins Lodge?
The closest restaurants are in Chama, NM, about a 25-minute drive from Corkins.
What types of restaurants are in Chama, NM?
Chama has a handful of restaurants, including casual family dining, cafés, bakeries, wine bars, and bars. Be sure to find the restaurant’s opening hours as they can vary.
Are dining delivery services available at Corkins?
No, due to our remote location, dining delivery services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub are not available. Rideshare services and taxi cabs are also not available in our area.
What are the closest grocery stores to Corkins?
The closest grocery store to Corkins is Lowe’s Market in Chama, NM, a 25-minute drive from Corkins. Bode's General Store in Abiquiu is 1 hour away from Corkins. Grocery stores are also available in Pagosa Springs (70 minutes away) or Santa Fe (2 hours away).
What kitchen equipment is available in the cabins?
Each cabin has a full kitchen and a dining area with a table and chairs. Each cabin also has a private, covered outdoor porch/deck with a dining table and chairs and a gas BBQ grill.
Our full kitchens include:
Appliances
- Refrigerator/Freezer
- Microwave
- Gas Stove/Oven
- Coffee Maker
- Tea Kettle
- Toaster
- Sink
- Some of our larger cabins have dishwashers (Juniper, Penasco, Log House)
Tableware:
- Dishes
- Silverware
- Cookware
- Bakeware
- Drinkware
- Utensils
- Cutlery
Staples:
- Ikonic Coffee
- Tea
- Sugar
- Salt/Pepper
- Aluminum Foil
- Our kitchens do not have cooking oil, spices, plastic wrap, or bags.
Dining Frequently Asked Questions
★★★★★
"Our Cabin was Fully Equipped with Kitchen Items"
"The most scenic and relaxing lodge anywhere..hiking trails, swimming pool, playground area, bocce ball, big game room with activities for kids. We spent 4 days here and didn't want to leave. Our cabin was fully equipped with kitchen items, towels, great porch area and the big chairs to relax in and take in the gorgeous cliffs. Staff was very helpful."
-Laura Bevins